Sales Director

North West England  Competitive Salary  Bonus  Benefits

Are you a Sales Director, Head of Sales, or senior Business Development Director with a proven track record of driving growth within the engineering, manufacturing, defence, marine, energy, or industrial sectors?

A well-established UK engineering manufacturer is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking to appoint a commercially focused Sales Director to lead its future business development strategy and identify the next generation of strategic opportunities.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to drive revenue growth, develop strategic partnerships, and expand into new markets.

The Opportunity As Sales Director, you will be responsible for:

Developing and executing the company's long-term sales strategy and business development strategy

Building a sustainable pipeline of high-value opportunities

Securing new customers across engineering and industrial markets

Leading major bids and commercial negotiations

Developing relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 organisations, EPC contractors, and key industry stakeholders

Identifying new market opportunities and emerging technologies

Supporting future product development and manufacturing investment plans

Representing the business nationally and internationally

Target Markets The business is looking to expand further within:

Defence
Commercial Marine
Nuclear
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Renewable Energy
Hydrogen
Oil & Gas
Industrial Process Industries
High Integrity Manufacturing
Fluid Control & Engineered Systems What We're Looking For
Degree qualified engineer or equivalent industry experience
15 years within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors
Proven success delivering significant business growth
Strong background selling complex engineered products or technical solutions
Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and board-level decision makers
Strong business development and strategic sales experience
International sales exposure would be advantageous

Ideal Background We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

Engineering Manufacturing
Valves
Flow Control Systems
Fluid Power
Pressure Systems
Power Generation
Nuclear
Marine
Defence
Oil & Gas
Process Industries Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering manufacturer at a pivotal stage of its journey. The successful Sales Director will play a key role in shaping future growth, entering new markets, developing strategic partnerships, and influencing the long-term direction of the business.

Please reach out to Saffron Giddings

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